to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
physical strength; muscular strength
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
a little bit; a little while
to triumph; to be elated with success
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
impression given by a painting or image
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
big frame; large figure; huge body
it's no joke; gimme a break!
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
power; might; authority; influence
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
criticism; blame; rejection; flick (of the finger)
finger flick to the forehead
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race